S4·E26 Show #711

Episode recap

The episode identified as season 4, episode 26 of the American quiz program Jeopardy! (show number 711) aired as part of the series’ 1984 run. The broadcast followed the series’ established format in which three contestants compete to answer general‑knowledge clues presented in the form of answers. The day’s three competitors were Barbara Bierbauer, Michael Goldberg and Richard Perez‑Pena, each of whom took a podium and attempted to select clues from the board, respond in the form of a question, and accumulate cash for the final round. The program was hosted by Alex Trebek, whose role as the central questioner and adjudicator has been a defining element of the series since its modern revival. The familiar voice of announcer Johnny Gilbert introduced the contestants and provided the opening and closing statements that frame each episode. As in every installment, the game proceeded through the single‑Jeopardy round, the Double‑Jeopardy round with doubled clue values, and the culminating Final Jeopardy question, during which each contestant wagered a portion of their earnings before writing a response. The episode adhered to the standard timing and pacing of the series, with the board’s six categories rotating each round and the contestants’ scores displayed on the electronic scoreboard after each clue. No additional special segments, guest appearances, or deviations from the regular structure were noted for this particular broadcast. The three contestants competed under the same rules that govern all Jeopardy! episodes, attempting to out‑score one another through accurate responses and strategic wagering. The episode concluded with the final tally of each player’s earnings, determining the champion who would return for the next game. The production credits listed Kevin McCarthy, Dick Schneider and John Lauderdale as directors, and the episode was catalogued in the series’ official episode guide as entry #711.